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5 from 52 votes

Crock Pot Rice

This easy Crock Pot Rice recipe cooks a full batch of light, fluffy rice with just 5 minutes of prep. Make a double batch and freeze the extra — it's a homemade side dish for a fraction of the cost of store-bought rice pouches.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $1.36 Recipe, $0.23 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Rice
  • 8 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Place 4 cups rice in the bottom of the crockpot and season with 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Pour 8 cups water over the rice.
  • Cook on high for 1½ to 2½ hours for white rice.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve or freeze.

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Notes

This recipe is tested in a 6 quart crock pot. A smaller or larger size will still work — just watch that the rice and water don't fill the crock more than two-thirds full.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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